Education & Training Resources

Cause 4 Life

May 12, 2011

In many cultures around the world, a baby born with a disability brings fear, and even a perceived curse, to the family. Follow a team of Joni and Friends Cause 4 Life interns as they travel to Uganda to bring the hope of Christ to children affected by disability. You’ll see how their own hearts are touched by the ...

Joni and Ken Speak at Talbot Seminary

January 25, 2011

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Christian Institute on Disability

On Monday, January 24, Joni and Ken spoke at the first "Theology of Suffering and Disability" class at Talbot Seminary on the campus of Biola University. The idea for this groundbreaking one-week intensive was spearheaded by Dr. Kathy McReynolds of our Joni and Friends' Christian Institute on Disability. The CID team is dedicated to developing partnerships with other seminaries and ...

Long-neglected Disability Courses Gaining Popularity

August 12, 2010

Joni and Friends

In the Media

Joni and Friends reaches the world with 'Beyond Suffering'

Because it is a topic that no one seems to want to talk about, studies in the area of disability and suffering have long been neglected in academia. However, Joni and Friends Christian Institute on Disability (CID) has set out to change that, and is succeeding in creating a movement in ...

Life in the Balance

July 19, 2010

by: Joni Eareckson Tada and Friends

Whether you’re studying individually or with a small group, this book will guide you to apply God’s truth to society’s greatest challenges. In these ten chapters by Joni and others, you’ll look at some of our culture’s biggest ethical and social dilemmas – including hot topics such as street violence ...

Life in the Balance - Leader's Guide

July 19, 2010

by: Joni Eareckson Tada and Friends

Here’s everything you need to lead a small group through the topics in Joni’s book, Life in the Balance. Each of the ten chapters is accompanied by a presentation on DVD. The DVDs are included in the Leader’s Guide.

Joni and Friends Develops Course on 'A Theology of Suffering and Disability'

June 8, 2010

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Christian Institute on Disability

Joni and Friends Develops Course on ‘A Theology of Suffering and Disability’ for Seminaries and Christian Universities

Joni and Friends International Disability Center, an organization whose purpose is to accelerate ministry to the disability community, through its Christian Institute on Disability (CID), has developed a university level course on “A Theology of Suffering and Disability,” which has been adopted by ...

Position on Embryonic Stem Cell Research

May 28, 2010

Joni and Friends

We at Joni and Friends value a culture of life and believe that all life is to be valued and treated with respect. This includes the life of the embryo, which is just as much a living human as a full-term infant, a child, teenager, adult or senior citizen.

Christianity: A Knowledge Tradition

May 27, 2010

Kathy McReynolds

To say that there is enmity between the scientific community and Christianity—between the secular and the sacred, if you will, is to say nothing new. This conflict has been going on since the early days of the modern era.